SMOOTH BEGINNINGSBC glacier water and a kiss of vanilla just a whisper of secrets to be toldAbout the emerging Xfour Vodka
There’s no dismissing the fragrant, smooth flavour of Xfour vodka.
Distilled four rounds on a foundation of corn and rye in collaboration with award-wnning master distiller Frank Deiter, this little BC diamond will soon be shaken, and stirred, along with the world’s finest.The vodka is the latest release from VonAlbrecht and Associates, now an established spirits provider with a growing portfolio of wines (Veglio) and scotches, including Finlaggan Old Reserve that boasts fresh hints of
ozone. Now, Xfour joins the family.It was a pleasure to balance a hot summer evening in downtown Vancouver with a rich dark chocolate martini prepared by Leo Savino of VonAlbrecht & Associates. We nibbled on venison orange and fennel sausages served on a buttery croissant, a spoonful of West Coast scallops and a delicious Xfour vodka infused gazpacho topped with a prawn. Best yet, the vodka is additive-free.For the full portfolio and more about Xfour, visit www.vonalbrecht.com
\Words • Elaine Morrison • photos Grant McAvoy of Imagewerx Photography
Bartender Leo Savino shows off Xfour; at right, Chef Marcus Von Albrecht
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Xfour Vodka launch Party
Handcrafted Premium vodka
July 28, 2010 • Vancouver, BC
www.vonalbrecht.com
Vancouver skyline,
A spoonful of Scallop
Dark chocolate martini
designed by Leo Savino
created from Xoxolat
Chocolate, Burrard Street
Chefs Jerry Basas (front) and
Darrin Duncan
music man DJ Ryan Ross (Lyster)
Gazpacho BY Chef Gabriel Pér-
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